[sew] vb sewed ; sewn or sewed ; sew.ing [ME, fr. OE siwian; akin to OHG siuwen to sew, L suere] vt (bef. 12c) 1: to unite or fasten by stitches
2: to close or enclose by sewing "~ the money in a bag" ~ vi: to practice or engage in sewing -- sew.abil.i.ty n -- sew.able adj